First Look: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Like most of the world's top automakers, Mercedes-Benz has been increasingly feeling the heat from ever stricter emissions and fuel economy standards, which have been forcing the folks in Stuttgart to replace larger, naturally aspirated engines with smaller, more efficient forced induction versions. Fans of the C63 AMG were sure the super-sedan would suffer that fate in the name of saving the polar bears. Despite the pressure, disciples of the big piston can rejoice: Benz kept the 451-horsepower 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V-8 in the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, and it's more ice-cap friendly to boot.

The previous generation C63 AMG was a revelation to fans of midsize European performance sedans. The BMW M3 and Audi RS4 charm drivers with a mesmerizing combination of smooth, high-revving power; surgically precise handling; and Old World, hand-crafted German build quality. The C63 kicks you in the gut with torque and power-slides. Either you will love it or get the hell out of its way.
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I'm glad that mercedes didn't mess with the engine in the c63, that engine is plenty loud, powerful, and is very well built. what more could you ask for in an engine? It's also good that they didn't take the route of most auto makers and just downsize the engine to a v6 and add some turbos just to save some MPGs.
VTEC just kicked in yo!

not bad, but not worlds apart from the current car. I'm waiting on seeing that C63 coupe. Though until they put a manual trans in this beast, I'd rather go M3.
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s20005:I'm glad that mercedes didn't mess with the engine in the c63, that engine is plenty loud, powerful, and is very well built. what more could you ask for in an engine? It's also good that they didn't take the route of most auto makers and just downsize the engine to a v6 and add some turbos just to save some MPGs.